November, 2023 - International Hobie Class Association

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Brascat 2023 (Brazilian Hobie National Championships)

Posted on November 24, 2023November 30, 2023 by David Brookes

24
Nov

The Jangadeiros Yacht Club in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul hosted Brascat, the Brasilian Hobie Cat 14 and Hobie Cat 16 national championship regatta. Rio Grande do Sul is the southernmost state in Brasil, which is larger than the 48 states of the United States. Nearly 100 sailors participated, and more family members enjoyed […]

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2024 Hobie Multi-Europeans

Posted on November 6, 2023January 1, 2024 by David Brookes

06
Nov

Dear Hobie sailors, The EHCA and Univela Campione del Garda are delighted to announce the dates for the 2024 Hobie Multi-Europeans. The event will be held from the 16th to the 26th of July with the following race agenda: Hobie Dragoon: 17th-20th July Hobie 14: 17th-20th July Hobie Cat 16 Youth: 17th-20th July Hobie Cat […]

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Hobie 16 mainsheet system

Posted on November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 by David Brookes

02
Nov

The standard Hobie 16 mainsheet system has changed. For many years the standard system was composed of the Harken H194 57mm triple with rachet (lower block) and the Harken H2640 40 mm triple (upper block). This combination worked perfectly and allowed a low stack height. Unfortunately, the H194 lower block has been discontinued by Harken. […]

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